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Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism promotes Seven Liberation destinations  of India by undertaking promotional campaigns in domestic and global markets.
, viz., Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya , Kashi , Kanchi Avantika , Puri  and Dwaravati , in a holistic manner. It undertakes promotional campaigns in domestic and global markets through electronic, print and digital media to promote the various tourist destinations and products of the country. Further promotions are also undertaken through the official web-site as well as through social media handles of the Ministry.
Further, Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance under the ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive ’ Scheme with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations in consultation with the respective State Governments/ Union Territories .
Financial assistance is also provided under the Swadesh Darshan for the development of tourism infrastructure. The identification of sites is mainly the prerogative of the State Governments/UT Administrations. The projects are sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence to Scheme guidelines, utilization of funds released earlier, etc. The Swadesh Darshan Scheme has been revamped to SD 2.0 for development of sustainable and responsible tourist destinations and Dwarka has been selected for development under SD 2.0.
This reply was given by Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North-Eastern Region Shri G Kishan Reddy in Rajya Sabha yesterday.
President's Secretariat
Officer Trainees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service and the Central Engineering Services  call on the President
Separate groups of officer trainees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service  and the Central Engineering Services  together called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, today  at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Addressing the officer trainees, the President said that IAAS officers play a critical role in ensuring the accountability of the executive to the legislature. The reports of the CAG, submitted to the legislature, play a pivotal part in enforcing this accountability. As officers of the IAAS they are guardians of public trust and financial prudence. He advised them to always bear in mind that the objective of an audit should be to improve governance strategies. He said that the credibility of their findings will determine the utility of the audit for enhancing the quality of governance.
The President said that the Central Engineering Services  is an important contributor to what is one of the most exciting phases of road and highway development in Indian history. The challenge now is not just to build more but to build better and to build safer. Use of new technologies to make roads more durable and cost-effective in the long run should be a key determining factor while designing projects. He said that as automobile traffic in India increases issues of speed and safety also arise. The number of traffic accidents and deaths in India is far too high for comfort. He urged the engineers to be mindful of this problem and try to minimise if not entirely eliminate road tragedies in India.
Prime Minister's Office
Uttar Pradesh CM calls on the Prime Minister
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
“Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri @myogiadityanath called on Prime Minister @narendramodi.”
Ministry of Defence
DRDO develops equipment for effective sanitisation of public spaces
In the continuing quest for developing indigenous solutions to combat the Corona Virus Pandemic, Defence research and Development Organisation  is ready with technologies for sanitising areas of different sizes. The Centre for Fire Explosive & Environment Safety , Delhi has developed two configurations of sanitising equipment. These are spinoffs from technologies developed for fire suppression applications.
Portable Backpack Area Sanitisation Equipment
The CFEES, Delhi with the help of its industry partner has developed portable sanitisation equipment for spraying decontamination solution consisting of one per cent Hypochlorite  solution for sanitisation of suspected area.
The portable system can be mounted as a backpack and can be carried by the operations personnel. This system incorporates low pressure twin fluid  technology to generate very fine mist. The system is capable of disinfecting upto 300 square metre area. The application areas can include hospital reception, doctor chambers, office spaces dealing with general public, corridors, pathways, metro and railway stations, bus stations, etc.
Trolley Mounted Large Area Sanitisation Equipment
The Centre with the help of its industry partner has also developed a higher capacity which is carried on a trolley. The system incorporates low pressure single fluid  technology generating very fine mist. It is capable of disinfecting upto 3,000 square metre area.
It has a tank capacity of 50 litres and has a lancing  distance of 12-15 metres. This is useful for disinfecting hospitals, malls, airports, metro stations, isolation areas, quarantine centres and high risk residential areas.
Two of these systems are being provided to Delhi Police for immediate use. These can be made available to other agencies with the help of industry partners.
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Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Shri Ravi Mital takes charge as Chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Shri Ravi Mital took charge as Chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India in New Delhi today.
A 1986 batch Indian Administrative Service  officer of Bihar cadre, Shri Mital holds degrees of B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and M.Phil. in Environmental Science.
Prior to joining the IBBI as Chairperson, he superannuated from the position of Secretary, Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Shri Mital has also served as Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Special Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.
Shri Mital has also served on Boards of various organisations including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, GIC Re etc. During his service, Shri Mital has served in varied capacities in various Ministries and Departments of the Government.
Special Service and Features
ADIT Advanced Diploma admissions to begin at NSTIW
Online registration to a two year course in Advanced Diploma  in IT Networking and Cloud  will begin at National Skill Training Institute for Women , Thiruvananthapuram under the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, from tomorrow . It is jointly organized by Directorate General of Training and IBM. Candidates with a first class in Plus Two or any ITI certificate or diploma or degree can apply online at www.nimionlineadmisssion.in or https://nstiwtrivandrum.dgt.gov.in before 20th April, 2022. For more details, please contact 04712418391 or 9995482802.
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Ministry of Railways
Indian Railway announces integrated Rail Madad Helpline number “139” for all type of queries/complaints/assistance during travel
On an average basis, Rail Madad Helpline 139 receives enquiry 3,44,513 calls & sms per day
Ministry of Railways launches Social Media campaign #OneRailOneHelpline139 to inform and educate the passengers
139 facility available in 12 languages
To overcome the inconvenience over multiple helpline numbers for grievances and enquiry during railway travel, Indian Railway has integrated all railway helplines into single number 139  for quick grievance redressal and enquiry during the journey. As the new helpline number 139 will take over all the existing helpline numbers, it will be easy for the passengers to remember this number and connect with Railways for all their needs during the travel.
Various Railway grievances helplines were discontinued last year. Now, Helpline no. 182 would also be discontinued from 1.4.21, and merged into 139.
The Helpline 139 will be available in twelve languages. Passengers can opt for IVRS , or directly connect to call-centre executive by pressing. There is no need of a smart phone to call on 139, thus, providing easy access to all mobile users.
It may be noted that on an average basis 139 helpline receives enquiry 3,44,513 calls/sms per day.
Menu of 139 Helpline  is as under:
• For security & medical assistance, passenger has to press 1, which connects immediately to a call center executive.
• For enquiry, passenger has to press 2 and in the sub menu, information regarding pnr status, arrival/departure of the train, accommodation, fare enquiry, ticket booking, system ticket cancellation, wake up alarm facility/destination alert, wheel chair booking, meal booking can be obtained.
• For general complaints, passenger has to press 4
• For vigilance related complaints, passenger has to press 5
• For Parcel & goods related queries, passenger has to press 6
• For IRCTC operated trains queries, passenger has to press 7
• For status of complaints, passenger has to press 9
• For talking to call center executive, passenger has to pressMinistry of Railways has also launched Social Media campaign #OneRailOneHelpline139 to inform and educate the passengers.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Manohar Parrikar on being sworn in as Goa CM
PM congratulates Manohar Parrikar on being sworn in as Goa CM
Ministry of Finance
The closing ceremony of IA&AD Inter-Zone Table Tennis Tournament 2022-23 was held on 11th January 2023 at the academy
Indian Audit & Accounts Department’s  Inter-Zone Table Tennis Tournament 2022-23 has been commenced in Ahmedabad from 9th January to 11th January 2023. The Tournament was organized by Literary & Recreation Club, O/o Accountant General  Gujarat, Audit Bhavan, Ahmedabad at Topspin Academy, DevArc Mall, SG Highway, Ahmedabad. The closing ceremony was held on 11th January 2023 at the academy.
In the tournament, more than 100 players and eight officials from 19 places across 17 states have participated. The tournament brought out the best from the pool of players in entire Indian Audit and Accounts Department. These players participated after winning in Zonal rounds in various zones of IA&AD. The event showcased interesting contests among a large pool of young and dynamic players, many of whom have had experience at the national level. The finals of the tournament were played on 11th January. The winners in Open Category Championships are Mr. Abhimanyu Mitra of West Bengal Office – Men’s Category and Ms. Selena Deepthi of Telangana Office – Women’s category. West Bengal ‘B’ Team won the Team Championship.
The Chief Guest of the closing ceremony was Shri Tarun Jain, Divisional Railway Manager, Ahmedabad Division. Shri Vijay N. Kothari, Accountant General  Ahmedabad and other dignitaries of the office also graced the closing ceremony.
Shri Tarun Jain watched the final match. In his address, he motivated the players about physical activity. He said that it is the duty of the youth players to motivate others about health. He further said that we should minimize the use of mobile and come out of the virtual world so that we become physical activity and improve our health. He congratulated the winners, all the participants and the organizers for a successful tournament.
Shri Kothari congratulated the winners and encouraged the players who could not win. He said that those who lost should not lose heart and come prepared better next time and become a winner, this defeat should be a motivating factor for them.
The Secretary of Literary and Recreation Club of the office thanked all the participants, technical officials and organizing committee members who helped in organizing this event successfully.
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UPSC
Civil Services  Exmination, 2018- Result Declared
On the basis of the result of the Civil Services  Examination, 2018 held on 03/06/2018, the candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for admission to the Civil Services  Examination, 2018.
The candidature of these candidates is provisional. In accordance with the Rules of the Examination, all these candidates have to apply again in the Detailed Application Form, DAF , for Civil Services  Examination, 2018, which would be available on the website of the Union Public Service Commission www.upsconline.nic.inHYPERLINK "http://www.upsc.gov.in/". All the qualified candidates are advised to fill up the DAF  online and submit the same ONLINE for admission to the Civil Services  Examination, 2018 to be held from Friday the 28.09.2018. The DAF  will be available on the website of the Commission from 23/07/2018 to 06/08/2018 till 6.00 P.M. Important instructions for filling up of the DAF  and for submitting the completely filled application form ONLINE to the Commission, would also be available on the website. The candidates who have been declared successful have to first get themselves registered on the relevant page of the website before filling up the ONLINE DAF. The qualified candidates are further advised to refer to the Rules of the Civil Services Examination, 2018 published in the Gazette of India  of Department of Personnel and Training Notification dated 07.02.2018.
It may be noted that mere submission of application form DAF, either online or the printed copy thereof, does not, ipso facto, confer upon the candidates any right for admission to the Main Examination. The e-Admit card along with the time table of the Main Examination will be uploaded on the Commission’s Website to the eligible candidates around 3 weeks before the commencement of the examination. Changes, if any, in the postal address or email address or mobile number after submission of the DAF  may be communicated to the Commission at once.
Candidates are also informed that marks, cut off marks and answer keys of screening test held through CS  Examination, 2018 will be uploaded on the Commission website i.e., www.upsconline.nic.in only after the entire process of CS Examination, 2018 is over i.e. after the declaration of final result of Civil Services Examination, 2018.
The Union Public Service Commission has a Facilitation Counter near the Examination Hall Building in its Campus at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. Candidates may obtain any information/clarification regarding their result of the above mentioned examination on all working days between 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM, in person or on Tel. No. 011-23385271, 011-23098543 or 011-23381125 from this Facilitation Counter. Candidates can also obtain information regarding their result by accessing Union Public Service Commission Website www.upsconline.nic.in
The result of Roll Numbers 0420287, 0633049, 0888064, 1048940, 5902495 and 6609761 have been withheld as the issue regarding their candidatures is subjudice.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Women Participation In Workforce
In order to promote women empowerment and their safety to increase their participation in workforce, the Government has approved a new and comprehensive Umbrella Scheme for safety, security and empowerment of women under the name 'Mission Shakti', including components such as National, State and District level Hubs for Empowerment of Women, Women Help Lines, One Stop Centres, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Sakhi Niwas , Palna  etc. The schemes of One Stop Centres and Universalisation of Women Helpline are implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to support women facing violence or distress of any kind which may adversely affect their participation in workforce.
The Government, with the aim to provide safe and secure work environment to women at their workplace and to increase their participation in the workforce, has also enacted ‘the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace  Act, 2013’ . The Act covers all women, irrespective of their age or employment status and protect them from sexual harassment at all workplaces whether public or private, organized or unorganized. The Act casts an obligation upon employers to provide a safe and secure working environment free from sexual harassment by constituting Internal Committees  for workplaces with ten or more workers and by displaying at conspicuous places the penal consequences of sexual harassment and the orders constituting ICs. Similarly, Local Committees  are to be constituted under the Act in districts to receive complaints in organizations having less than 10 workers or if complaints are against employers themselves. Employers are also required to organize workshops and awareness programmes at regular intervals for sensitizing the employees about the provisions of this legislation.
In order to enhance the employability of female workers and ensure economic independence of women through skill development and vocational training, the Government has also introduced Skill India Mission under which training is provided through a network of women Industrial Training institutes, National Vocational Training Institutes and Regional Vocational Training Institutes. The National Skill Development Policy focuses on inclusive skill development, with the objective of increased women participation for better economic productivity. There are schemes like Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana and Stand-up India, for helping the women to set up their own enterprises. Further, the Labour Codes, viz. the Code on Wages 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 and the Code on Social Security, 2020, collectively include provisions to promote participation of women in workforce in a dignified manner and with adequate safety measures adopted by the employers.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM appreciates PM of Nepal
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated PM of Nepal, Shri KP Sharma Oli for his announcement of contribution to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
“Deeply appreciate PM KP Sharma oli’s announcement of contribution of NPR 10 crores to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund. It reflects Oli Ji’s commitment and support to the collective fight of SAARC countries against the pandemic”, the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address programme marking silver jubilee celebrations of TRAI on 17th May
PM to launch 5G Test Bed which will support Indian Industry and startups to validate their products, prototypes, solutions and algorithms in 5G and next generation technologies
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address a programme marking silver jubilee celebrations of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  on 17 May, 2022 at 11 AM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also release a postal stamp to commemorate the occasion.
During the programme, Prime Minister will also launch a 5G Test Bed, developed as a multi institute collaborative project by a total of eight institutes led by IIT Madras. The other institutes that participated in the project include IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IISc Bangalore, Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research  and Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology . The project has been developed at a cost of more than Rs. 220 crore. The Test Bed will enable a supportive ecosystem for Indian industry and startups which will help them validate their products, prototypes, solutions and algorithms in 5G and next generation technologies.
TRAI was established in 1997 through the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the loss of lives due to a tragic fire in Delhi
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a tragic fire in Delhi.
The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 Lakhs to the next kin of those who lost their lives in the fire in Delhi and Rs 50,000 to those injured in the incident from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund .
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a tragic fire in Delhi. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery."
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
"Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the fire in Delhi. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 : PM @narendramodi"
Ministry of Coal
CIL to extend Usance LC facility to Power and Non-Power consumers
Coal India Limited  is supplying about eighty percent of its coal to Power Sector consumers and 550 Million Tonne  coal has been offered for power sector in the current year 2020-21. In order to provide relief to the power sector consumers and increase liquidity in the system, CIL has already allowed the facility of Usance Letter of Credit to power sector consumers for payment of coal instead of cash advance for the Fuel Supply Agreements . This shall help significantly in improving the working capital cycle of the generators.
CIL has also introduced the same mechanism for customers of Non-Power Sectors in the month of April 2020. This shall be a big boost to the liquidity in the markets and at the same time shall also provide the much anticipated relief to the consumers of coal.
Ministry of Finance
Rs. 3.22 lakh crore sanctioned under PMMY against target of Rs. 3.50 lakh crore in FY 2020-21
Over 32.53 crore loans with sanctioned amount of Rs. 17.32 lakh crore extended under PMMY since inception
Under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana , the Government allocates annual targets for the amount to be sanctioned by more than 150 Member Lending Institutions . This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
The Minister stated that MLIs in turn fix their respective State-wise target according to potential of the area, their presence and other related parameters. Targets allocated to MLIs vis-à-vis achievements in FY 2020-21 are ANNEXED.
Responding to a question on targets of PMMY, the Minister stated that the national level targets under the scheme have been consistently met since inception of the scheme, except for FY 2020-21 due to COVID-19 pandemic. In FY 2020-21, an amount of Rs. 3.22 lakh crore was sanctioned under PMMY against the target of Rs. 3.50 lakh crore.
Under the Scheme, institutional credit up to Rs. 10 lakh is provided by MLIs to micro/small business units for income generating activities in manufacturing, trading, services sectors and also for activities allied to agriculture.
As per data uploaded by MLIs on Mudra portal, the Minister stated that as on 31.12.2021, over 32.53 crore loans involving a sanctioned amount of Rs. 17.32 lakh crore have been extended under PMMY, since its inception in April, 2015.
The Minister listed out a number of steps that have been taken by the Government to improve implementation of the Scheme, which, inter alia, include:
- provision for online applications through psbloansin59minutes and udyamimitra portal;
- some of the Public Sector Banks  have put in place end-to-end digital lending for automated sanctions under PMMY;
- intensive publicity campaigns by PSBs and Mudra Ltd. for increased visibility of the Scheme amongst the stakeholders;
- simplification of application forms;
- nomination of Mudra Nodal Officers in Public Sector Banks ;
- periodic monitoring of performance of PSBs with regard to PMMY etc.
The Minister also stated that as per Para no. 25 of RBI’s Master Circular no. RBI/2015-16/59 dated 01.07.2015 on ‘Customer Confidentiality Obligations’, banks are under obligation to maintain secrecy arising out of the contractual relationship between the banker and customer, and as such no information should be divulged to third parties, except under circumstances provided in the circular.